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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.38, 22,609.80 and 6,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.38, 22,609.80 and 6,186.78 is: 9,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.38 : 22,609.80 = 6,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.38/22,609.80 = 6,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.38x = 22,609.80 × 6,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.38x = 139,881,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,881,858.44/15,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.06

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